Allianz appoints Alastair Warren-Upham as new London markets manager

Allianz Insurance has appointed Alastair Warren-Upham as new London markets manager, following the retirement of Martyn Davenport.

In his new position, Warren-Upham will oversee the distribution strategy for Allianz’s London branches and engagement with the London market.

In his most recent role as strategic account manager, Warren-Upham managed and set the strategic direction for the relationships with some of Allianz’s largest broker accounts at a national level.

Joining Allianz in 2009 on the corporate management programme, Warren-Upham progressed to property, casualty and motor underwriter in London, followed by distribution manager for Allianz London Market Real Estate (LMRE), before becoming key account manager for the London region.

Allianz’s director of broker markets, Nick Hobbs said: “I’d like to thank Martyn for the fantastic contribution he has made to our business during his 19 years here. We wish him all the very best for the future. He is well succeeded by Alastair who has done a sterling job as a strategic account manager, playing a key role in some very significant initiatives and projects”.

Allianz’s regional manager, London, Tom Leonard added: “We are delighted to welcome someone of Alastair’s calibre back to London. He will be instrumental to further developments for Allianz in the London region.”

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